tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2284837106090895124.post6759730547486659910..comments2024-02-23T00:36:49.934-08:00Comments on Throughlines: The Game of KingsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2284837106090895124.post-23979276513861697982007-05-07T06:04:00.000-07:002007-05-07T06:04:00.000-07:00We began a chess in schools project last year whic...We began a chess in schools project last year which has taken off with astonishing success. The success is in the number of kids participating in this rural area of Australia. We mainstreamed the chess session, they are held during maths time and we paid a session fee for tutors from the community to take the lesson with the classroom teacher present.<BR/><BR/>One of the biggest surprises has been the number of kids, especially boys, who are not achieving success as school, yet somehow chess grabs them and they begin to develop some strategic thinking and resilience.<BR/><BR/>We have a blog which outlines more details.<BR/>http://www.mtalexandercluster.blogspot.com/<BR/>Sam<BR/><BR/>http://www.learningandknowing.blogspot.com/Sam Grumonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10897992805662165882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2284837106090895124.post-67181223086498534272007-05-06T19:41:00.000-07:002007-05-06T19:41:00.000-07:00I'm writing a coincident story..related to chess t...I'm writing a coincident story..related to chess tonight.<BR/>Amazing I then read this here, just no time to write it up.<BR/>sarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720065989231127561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2284837106090895124.post-49119073755897921542007-05-03T10:23:00.000-07:002007-05-03T10:23:00.000-07:00Sure, Charles, I've been waiting for you show up f...Sure, Charles, I've been waiting for you show up for a game... extra credit is always an option. Although you might get more if you manage to <I>lose</I>. (Just kidding.)Bruce Schaublehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663735635816558661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2284837106090895124.post-88403065044786780942007-05-03T01:03:00.000-07:002007-05-03T01:03:00.000-07:00Chess - it's only a game. People say that chess h...Chess - it's only a game. People say that chess helps you to think, but if done excessively, and not inmoderation, then it's like a drug. And now chess will haunt me forever. I've been playing chess for five years now, and as you already know, it's more than just a hobby for me. I've also played in Waikiki and am overwhelmed by the locals who play there. <BR/>I think<BR/>everyone should give up this game...it's just a board game. Why be obsessed with it? I don't know, but all I know is that there's something magical about this game. You won't stop getting better and there will always be someone better than you. Thank you for reminding that I still have to challenge you at a game of chess. If I win, can I get extra credit?<BR/><BR/>-CharlesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com